Downward Spiral - Anonymous employee World Book Employee Review

2.0
19 Nov 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great old company with lots of history. Cool co-workers who excel at their jobs. Making a product that legitimately makes peoples lives better.

Cons

VERY poor compensation compared to market rates. Huge exodus of talent over the course of the last few years. Company is having a very hard time adapting to market changes. Management does not seem willing to invest in either it's employees or new products, instead cutting spending to achieve profit. Limited opportunity for advancement

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5.0
7 Apr 2025
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Pros

Wonderful collaborative atmosphere where everyone was extremely helpful to me when I was first at the company. My boss was so much like Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life" and utilized a laissez faire leadership style with was very effective.

Cons

I can find nothing negative to report on this company.

2.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good people. Hybrid work schedule.

Cons

Low pay, when a coworker leaves, there is no replacement, that person's responsibilities get divided and spread out to the entire team. The President of the company, is quick to jump to unfounded rumors, scuttlebutt from "anonymous suggestion box" comments and conclusions as opposed to actual facts, and focused solely on dollars signs, his bonus and does not lead by example, despite being a former military officer. Moral has dropped at the company because management doesn't take the employees issues and concerns to heart and pay a decent livable wage.

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